Top 50 Best Things to Do in Shanxi

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刘四毛。

The grottoes are worth seeing. Remember to hire a professional guide; the more people in your group, the higher the guide's level and the more detailed their explanations. The only regret of this trip was arriving late. Entry is at 3:40 PM, and the grottoes close at 5 PM. In a rush, I found a "wild guide" at the ticket gate. He introduced himself as a guy in his early twenties with curly hair and a black down jacket, claiming to have gold, silver, bronze, and iron badges and charging 180 yuan per hour for one-on-one explanations. He said he was a man in his twenties. However, he spent the entire time looking at the ceiling and reciting from a script, occasionally reading from his phone, regardless of how far away you were. He probably didn't even know where the information on his phone was. Fortunately, the site is worth seeing. Definitely go early; even seeing it on your own is breathtaking. You don't need to take the shuttle bus; it's not far, you can just stroll around.

jtest2024

It was fantastic! We hired a tour guide who explained the history and origins of Jinci Temple as we walked. The guide was excellent! 😊 We spent about two hours exploring the temple grounds and surrounding area. I especially loved the architecture and trees.

🇨🇳与国同寿

The 100 yuan entrance fee is far too expensive. While the waterfall scenery is spectacular, it's rather monotonous. Also, the shuttle bus costs 20 yuan per person for the 3-kilometer journey, not including parking. Once you enter the parking lot, it starts at 10 yuan. For a place you might only visit once in your life, I wouldn't recommend it and it's not worth the price.

roynarm (淑惠)

ไปเที่ยวเมืองโบราณผิงเหยาช่วงธันวาคม มีการซ่อมแซมบางส่วน ฝุ่นค่อนข้างเยอะ ส่วนวัดซวงหลิน กับวัดเจิ้นกั๋ว ตั้งอยู่นอกเมืองโบราณ อาศัยแท็กซี่มิเตอร์สะดวกที่สุดแล้ว

e09141939

We booked discounted tickets for the children, and entry was quick and easy with just a scan-to-enter code. Seeing the Yingxian Wooden Pagoda was truly awe-inspiring; its mortise and tenon structure, standing for nearly a thousand years, is remarkably well-preserved. It's a testament to the wisdom and craftsmanship of the ancients.

北国之春一

The Hanging Temple of Hengshan Mountain in Datong, Shanxi Province, was first built in 491 AD (the 15th year of the Taihe reign of the Northern Wei Dynasty) by disciples of the Taoist master Kou Qianzhi, based on his dying wish to "reach the heavens above and sever all worldly clamor below." With a history of over 1500 years, it is the oldest existing high-altitude wooden cliff-side architectural complex in China. **Structural Features:** 27 hemlock beams are inserted into the rock face as an "aerial foundation." The wooden pillars at the bottom are merely for psychological comfort; the actual load-bearing structure relies on hidden crossbeams, achieving the "suspended" appearance. **Reasons for its excellent preservation:** The canyon terrain reduces sunlight erosion, the mountain shelters it from floods, and the mortise and tenon structure provides strong earthquake resistance. **Cultural significance:** One of the world's ten most dangerous architectural wonders, and the only temple where Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism coexist, reflecting the inclusiveness of diverse ancient beliefs. **Admission is free for those over 60, but tickets are extremely difficult to obtain during peak season; remember to book your visit in advance.**

147xjy

Xiaoxitian is small in area, but the statues inside are very lifelike. It attracts many visitors, so you have to seize the opportunity to take photos. I was traveling independently, but I learned about Xiaoxitian by listening to the explanations of the tour guides of the tour groups next to me.

e09141939

The tickets I booked for the children were very convenient; we entered by scanning a QR code. "Of the nine strategic passes under heaven, Yanmen Pass is the foremost," and today we are at Yanmen Pass. Just as we arrived at the entrance of the scenic area, at the wall of famous figures and the statue of the Yang family generals, the park was playing "Eternal Chang'an City," which made me feel a little sentimental.

酷酷的哈士奇

The scenery is nice and the bus is very convenient, good reviews! But the consumption level in the scenic area is a bit high, especially in some farmhouse restaurants, where two people can eat more than 100 yuan, while other places in the mountains only cost dozens of yuan.

lenna123

Traveling during off-peak hours meant fewer crowds. I learned about the Qiao family's business empire and family precepts, saw the three treasures, and visited filming locations for movies and TV series… Aside from the slightly expensive tickets, everything else was great.